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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.44, 853.35 and 415.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.44, 853.35 and 415.72 is: 622.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.44 : 853.35 = 415.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.44/853.35 = 415.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.44x = 853.35 × 415.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.44x = 354,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,754.66/569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.99

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